GJHP'S 8th Grade Project Presents
2 Performances: November 13 & 14 at 7pm
in Misner Auditorium at Central School
the percy jackson musical
the lightning thief
Live in Central School's Misner Auditorium
2 Performances: November 13 & 14 at 7pm
The Glencoe Junior High Project' s Eighth Grade Project presents the hit rock musical The Lightning Thief, live in Misner Auditorium at Central School, for two performances, November 13-14, 2026 at 7pm. This show is produced and performed by Glencoe 8th graders, under the mentorship of Director Samara Harand.
When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods.”
Tickets, priced at $15, are now on sale HERE. All tickets are general admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 6:40pm.
GJHP's 8th Grade Project is a unique program that allows 8th graders to be involved in the creative and technical aspects of producing a musical under the mentorship of long-time GJHP Director / Choreographer Samara Harand. Contact Samara with questions! This production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
cast & creatives
Double Cast Performers Appear in the Ensemble on Alternate Nights
Aubrey Mandell - Mrs. Dodds, The Oracle, Aunty Em & DJ Cerberus
Bennett Davis - Mr. Brunner/Chiron, Cyclops, Kronos & Kurt Cobain
Bo Barnett - Grover (Saturday)
Brooke Rubenstein - Sally & Charon (Friday)
Charlotte Kase - Thalia
Claire Daverman - Luke, Hades & Mozart (Friday)
Coco Ferguson - Annabeth (Saturday)
Gabriel Desser - Mr. D, Ares & Gabe (Saturday)
Greer Goldberg - Grover (Friday)
Hannah Bloom - Annabeth (Friday)
Hero Fitchwell - Mr. D, Ares & Gabe (Friday)
Liza Kokoeva - Clarisse, Katie, Poseidon & Janis Joplin
Lucy Zachar - Sally & Charon (Saturday) & Selina
Mila Coen - Luke, Hades & Mozart (Saturday)
Samantha Desser - Percy Jackson
ARTISTIC TEAM
Bo B, Brooke R, Coco F, Greer G, Hannah B, Lucy Z, Samantha D
Artistic Team Leaders: Greer, Hannah
Directing Team: Bo, Greer, Hannah
Choreography Team: Brooke, Coco, Lucy, Samantha
PRODUCTION TEAM
Aubrey, Bennett, Charlotte, Claire, Coco, Gabriel, Hero, Liza, Lucy, Mila, Samantha
Scenic & Props Team Leaders: Claire, Mila
Scenic & Props Team: Aubrey, Bennett, Charlotte, Gabriel, Liza
Costumes, Hair & MakeUp Team Leaders: Hero & Liza
Costume, Hair & MakeUp Team: Coco, Liza, Lucy, Samantha
8th Grade Project Leadership & Supporting Team
Lead Mentor: Samara Harand
Producers: Barrie Scher & Jessica Franke
Production Assistants: Curren Davis, Elsa Franke, Gertie Spencer, Mia Ordonez, and Reagan Schecter
If you have any questions about the Eighth Grade Project please email samara@gjhp.org.